Evesham vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Evesham offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. For families, Evesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Evesham
£336,936
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Evesham
N/A
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Evesham
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Evesham
398.1
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Evesham
70.2
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Evesham
£30,938
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Evesham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,936 versus £385,484 in Fernhill Heath. The most affordable entry point in Evesham is a flat at £149,255, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Fernhill Heath (£328,078 vs £284,291).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Evesham and Fernhill Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Evesham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Fernhill Heath.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Evesham | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fernhill Heath enjoy 406.2 Mbps on average, while Evesham lags behind at 398.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Evesham and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 74.9% in Evesham and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (406 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fernhill Heath is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Evesham's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Evesham and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 62.2% of homes in Evesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Evesham has a population of 27,792 while Fernhill Heath has 3,295. Median household income is £30,938 in Evesham and £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath. The median age is 47.5 in Evesham and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Evesham and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath.
| Indicator | Evesham | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,792 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,938 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 33.4% |
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